Policy Officer

Overview

Policy Officer role focused on international relations within the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (DG HERA) of the European Commission. The purpose is to assist in the formulation and implementation of key strategic priorities in health emergency preparedness and response.

Key Responsibilities

• Health diplomacy relations with LMIC, in particular Africa
• Health security coordination with third countries such as the US, Canada and the UK
• Relations multilateral organisations such as the WHO, the AfCDC
• Implementation, monitoring and tracking of activities related to the Global Health Resilience Initiative
• Coordination with other commission services in context of an Inter Service Group and the Group for External Coordination (EXCO)
• Presentation to stakeholder fora and conferences
• Contributing to and coordinating briefings and speeches for Commissioner and DG

Required Experience

Minimum of 2 years experience in coordination work and international relations work in the field of health security and/or medical countermeasures. Experience working in the health emergency policy field. Good understanding of medical counter measures market dynamics. Previous experience in the Commission and organisation of high-level missions would be an asset. Proven experience in the negotiation of international agreements.

Qualifications

At least a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma. Only qualifications issued or recognised as equivalent by EU Member State authorities will be accepted.

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